Recycling venetian blind blades as crop markers in the garden is a shady and relaxing activity.
As mulch is being transferred and spread onto our grape arbor area, a large beetle is discovered.
Lynda Taylor, Y.O.U. sponsor from Tampa, Florida…"I remember back in the "70‟s when I ate at the Inn what was grown here. This brings that all back for me."
Avianna Foster, Y.O.U member from Hamilton, Ontario…"I love it here. This is so meaningful."
Our volunteers pow-wow before the Y.O.U. group arrives to discuss preparations.
Nathan Reed, Y.O.U. member from Portland, Oregon… "You could say I‟m just passing through, but I like the idea of doing my part to start something like this."
Kristi Vera, Y.O.U member from Atlanta, Georgia…"This is important. Bringing people back to buying local and natural."
Kelly Nichols, Y.O.U. sponsor from Gerard, Ohio… "This kind of hands on gardening is giving back. It‟s a great feeling being here…spiritually rewarding."
This group of volunteers weeded 75 yards of melon patch.
Newspaper is recycled and used as a biodegradable barrier between thatch and new compost.
Anna Griffith, Y.O.U. member from Gig Harbor, Washington… "This shows how people can learn to live from their own resources. I hope I can come back."
Alex Narrero, Y.O.U. member from Lakeland, Florida… "This is very rewarding… staying in touch with your spiritual side."
Kainan Landholm, Y.O.U. member from Tacoma, Washington… "It‟s amazing that so many of us get so much done working together for a common goal."
Jane Simmons, International Youth of Unity event coordinator, of Lee's Summit, Missouri… "This is fabulous… connecting to the roots of Unity."
The inside of the historic apple barn received a good power wash.
